Boston Properties, Inc., a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), is headquartered in the United States and primarily operates in major metropolitan regions such as Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the commercial real estate sector, focusing on the development, ownership, and management of high-quality office spaces and mixed-use properties. With a portfolio that includes iconic buildings and sustainable developments, Boston Properties is recognised for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest publicly traded developers in the U.S. Its strategic positioning in key urban markets and dedication to excellence have solidified its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.
How does Boston Properties's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Mean score of companies in the Membership Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Boston Properties's score of 59 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Boston Properties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12637000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 80545000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 357644000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2025, which includes both direct and indirect emissions from their actively managed office buildings. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 39% decrease in combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per square metre by 2024, based on a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 14% per square metre by 2025. As part of their long-term strategy, Boston Properties has committed to a 73.57% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per square metre by 2030 from the same 2018 baseline. Boston Properties has already achieved an impressive 86% reduction in GHG emissions intensity since 2008, demonstrating their proactive approach to sustainability. Their comprehensive climate strategy aligns with industry standards and reflects a commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 10,839,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 235,358,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Boston Properties is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.